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Cooked Mayo
3 egg yolks 3 teaspoons lemon juice 3 Tablespoons cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup oil 1. In medium pan, whisk egg yolks and water until bubbly. 2. Place over medium-low heat and continue to whisk until mixture just begins to thicken, coating the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Continue to […]
Continue readingBasic Yellow Mustard
Have you tried making your own mustard? It’s a fun little project and you end up with something that tastes more like a gourmet mustard than the bright yellow stuff in the bottle. All it takes is some mustard seeds, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. If you’re growing mustard greens in the garden, let a […]
Continue readingCatsup (condiment)
Tomato Catsup 1 stick cinnamon, broken 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 cup vinegar 8 lbs tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon salt Place cinnamon stick, cloves, mustard seed and celery seed in a spice bag; add to vinegar. Bring […]
Continue readingHow To Make White Sauce
2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons flour (white or whole wheat) 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup milk Get out a quart-sized saucepan. Melt the margarine in it over medium heat. When the margarine is completely melted, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the flour. It will lump up a little bit, […]
Continue readingYogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe
Here’s a nice little twist on traditional ranch dressing. I love the tartness the yogurt adds to it. It’s tempered down just enough by the mayonnaise and the different spices and herbs add just a little kick to it. One thing I like about homemade dressing recipes like this is that you can tweak them […]
Continue readingBaked Mostaccioli
1 cup onions chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2 tablespoons parsley dried flakes, crushed* 1 teaspoon garlic minced 1 28-ounce can tomatoes undrained 2 teaspoons oregano dried leaves, crushed* 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves dried, crushed* 1 cup petite peas thawed 1 8-ounce package mostaccioli (about 2 1/4 cups) 3/4 pound ground […]
Continue readingBacon Gravy
We love biscuits and gravy around here. I make it from either sausage or bacon. Every once in a while I even go crazy and use a little of both. This recipe is pretty easy and it is good too. Great over biscuits for breakfast or lunch. But who am I kidding, we enjoy bacon […]
Continue readingB-52 Steak Sauce
6 ounces tomato paste 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons onion powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dry orange peel, or 2 tablespoons fresh […]
Continue readingSpaghetti Squash Recipe
Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to regular pasta. I first came across it when I eliminated carbs to lose some weight. This spaghetti squash recipe is one of the few dishes I still make regularly from that time. Very yummy, easy to make and kid-friendly. Spaghetti Squash Recipe 2 small spaghetti squash spaghetti sauce […]
Continue readingBisquick Zucchini Quiche
This bisquick zucchini quiche recipe is as simple as it is delicious. You can make it with fresh grated zucchini, or use frozen. If you use the zucchini frozen, allow it to thaw and then squeeze as much of the moisture out as you can so your quiche doesn’t turn soggy. Bisquick Zucchini Quiche 2 […]
Continue readingGreen Tomato Relish Recipe
Toward the end of tomato season, we usually end up with a lot of green tomatoes that just won’t finish ripening. It’s a shame to throw them all away. Instead, why not make this simple green tomato relish. It is great on sandwiches. Green Tomato Relish Recipe 20 large green tomatoes, 3 red and 3 […]
Continue readingStir Fry Sauce Recipe
Kikkoman makes a bottled “pour & stir” stir fry sauce that I really like. Does anybody have a stir fry sauce recipe that tastes like this? Would be really nice to find recipe that stores well in the fridge for a couple of weeks… Thanks bunches! From The HBHW Hi Joy, I have a recipe […]
Continue readingGreek Cucumber Sauce
Greek cucumber sauce (also know as tzatziki) is quick and easy to make. It’s a great dip for raw veggies or tasted pita slices. I also like it to make a batch anytime we are grilling outside. It goes well with steaks, grilled chicken or even on a burger. Here’s the recipe: 1 8 oz […]
Continue readingCream of Anything Soup Mix
Lots of recipes call for “cream of…” type canned soups. This could be cream of mushroom, cream of celery, cream of chicken, cream of potato etc. Instead of continually buying the cans, why not make this frugal cream of anything soup mix and use it anytime a recipe calls for the soup. It’s quick and […]
Continue readingThick Mac And Cheese
This makes a good casserole, just add a veggie and you’re set! I discovered this when I wanted macaroni in cheese but did not have anything in the way of protein like hot dogs, ham, bologna to put in it. I did have eggs however. And the thickness of the eggs allows it to taste […]
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